Who Would Fall in Love After Being Reborn?

Chapter 36: Dad, Start the Lesson

You really have to wonder about Jiangs background. How can he have two school beauties fighting over him to death? I just cant figure it out.

I cant figure it out either. Hes just a bit handsome, has fair skin, spends money like crazy, and talks a lot of flirty nonsense. What else does he have? How can he compare to us good guys?

In dorm 302 of the Finance Department, Ren Ziqiang and Zhou Chao had been pondering this matter ever since they returned from the restaurant, as if they were studying a secret martial arts manual.

They couldnt imagine why girls of that caliber, who should be as cool and distant as moonlight, were so pitiful in front of Jiang Qin. Jiang, on the other hand, seemed indifferent and annoyed, his coolness leaving them tongue-tied.

Shouldnt such girls be treated with utmost care, as if they were too precious to drop or melt in ones mouth?

Yet, Jiang could just get up and leave without a second thought, showing no emotional attachment, while the girls would run after him, crying and begging him not to go.

If they could learn this trick, wouldnt they rule the school?

Cao Guangyu thought they were being utterly foolish. You havent even learned his internal skills, and youre just focused on his superficial tactics. Even if you study them for a lifetime, youll get nowhere. Havent you heard that just getting beaten up doesnt make you a martial arts master?

Old Cao.

Whats up?

Zhou Chao looked at him intently: Youre a rich second-generation, youve seen more of the world. Tell us, why is it?

Cao Guangyu had been in a state of despair all afternoon, and he still looked half-dead: You guys have already figured out the reasons. Why ask me?

When did I figure it out? Zhou Chao looked puzzledly at Ren Ziqiang.

Ren Ziqiang was also confused: What reason? I dont know what youre talking about?

Hes handsome, has fair skin, spends a lot of money, and talks a lot of flirty nonsense. Isnt that enough? Out of these four, do you even have one?

Zhou Chao fell silent for a moment: But I feel like I have all four.

Cao Guangyu sneered: Get lost.

No, Old Cao, somethings off with you.

Whats off about me?

Ren Ziqiang observed him closely, more convinced of his judgment: We might have lost, but you never respected Jiang. Why are you acting like a defeated dog today, not even daring to boast? Youre only boosting his ego and diminishing your own prestige.

Hearing this, Cao Guangyu became visibly irritated, muttered some curses, then turned over in bed, covering his head with the blanket.

The truth was, the lunch hadnt caused much harm to Ren Ziqiang and Zhou Chao, merely exposing them to lifes inequalities a bit earlier. But for Cao Guangyu, it was a fatal blow.

Even if Jiang won over Song Qingqing and Jiang Tian, Cao Guangyu wouldnt admit defeat. How could he, a rich second-generation, be inferior to Jiang?

But Hong Yan was different; she was the dream of every male student at Hang City No.1 Middle School.

Cao Guangyu was no exception.

Hong Yan was his most cherished unrequited love, the pure white jasmine of his heart, the beautiful vision of his youth, when his emotions were budding but his mind was not yet mature.

Throughout high school, Cao Guangyu never had a girlfriend. He was just a kid who dared only say hello to Hong Yan on QQ. Learning that Hong Yan liked Jiang Qin shattered his dream of pure love.

Since the beginning of the school year, Jiang had been outdoing him in everything, but Cao Guangyu never admitted defeat. But this time, he was genuinely dazed by the blow.

Old Cao, whats wrong with you? Did that scoundrel Jiang shake your confidence?

Dont be sad, Old Cao. When Jiang comes back, well deal with him together!

As they spoke, the door to room 302 suddenly opened. Jiang Qin stepped in, and as he looked up, he saw Ren Ziqiang and Zhou Chao walking over with stern faces.

Then they started pulling up chairs, offering slippers, almost ready to take off Jiangs socks for him.

Dad, when are we starting the lesson?

Cao Guangyu threw off his blanket, looking furiously at his roommates: Ren, Zhou, have you both lost your dignity?

Zhou Chao looked up at Cao Guangyu sitting on the bed: Whats dignity? Isnt a wife more fragrant?

Ren, are you living up to your name? Cao Guangyu switched his target.

Ren Ziqiang (meaning resolute or smth) stood tall and proud: I didnt agree with the name my dad gave me, but I had no say in it.

Jiang Qin didnt even need to ask to know what they were thinking. They were just unable to accept their disappointment after waking up from their delusions, questioning others and then themselves.

Fine, bring your chairs over. Since Im in a good mood today, Ill give you a good talk.

Zhou Chao and Ren Ziqiang hurriedly moved their chairs, and even Cao Guangyu, after putting on airs for so long, couldnt resist joining in. He leaned against the wardrobe without moving a chair, preserving the last bit of his dignity.

Then Jiang Qin sat down and candidly shared his experience of liking Chu Siqi for three years in high school but being rejected when he confessed.

Honestly, there was nothing embarrassing about it.

Whats the greatest strength of a man approaching forty? Its learning to reconcile with oneself.

Reconciling with ones younger self, accepting that loving the wrong person isnt your fault; with ones middle-aged self, acknowledging that not making money isnt your fault; and even with ones older self, admitting that leaving behind regrets isnt your fault.

In a world full of disappointments, if you cant reconcile with yourself and accept your mediocrity and failures, you simply cant survive.

At that moment, a spark returned to Cao Guangyus eyes.

Old Jiang, youve also had an unrequited love?

Jiang Qin curled his lips: Why do you sound so schadenfreude?

Cao Guangyu suddenly felt a surge of confidence, even smiling smugly: You should have said so earlier. Were all brothers in the same boat!

Jiang Qin was amused: How could there be such a twist in this conversation?

Old Cao, thats a subtle way to put it. You have a story too?

Alright, Ill share mine too.

With Jiang Qins prelude, Cao Guangyu no longer hid his feelings. He thoroughly shared his affection for Hong Yan and even admitted to never having a girlfriend. He felt somewhat proud, as if he was finally on par with Jiang Qin.

He didnt know why competing with Jiang Qin made him proud, but it just did.

After he finished, Zhou Chao and Ren Ziqiang looked at him strangely.

Whats wrong? Cao Guangyu was confused.

Thats it, and you think you can compare with Old Jiang? Im embarrassed for you!

How am I embarrassing? Cao Guangyu defiantly asked.

Ren Ziqiang smirked: Although you both had unrequited loves for three years, look at Jiang. Just a few words could drive Chu Siqi crazy. And you? You sat in the restaurant for two hours, and Hong Yan doesnt even know who you are.

Zhou Chao patted his shoulder: Jiang, although he didnt date Chu Siqi, at least Hong Yan likes him. What do you have?

At that moment, Jiang Qin delivered the final blow: Old Cao, Im a bit disappointed in you.

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